Sponge Cake Snails Recipe

Name: Sponge Cake Snails
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3 None eggs, separated, plus 1 extra egg yolk; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp cocoa powder; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 cup 2% milk; 2 1/4 tbsp custard powder; 1/2 tsp chocolate sprinkles; 10 None thin red licorice laces

Servings: persons

3 None eggs, separated, plus 1 extra egg yolk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cocoa powder
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup 2% milk
2 1/4 tbsp custard powder
1/2 tsp chocolate sprinkles
10 None thin red licorice laces

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Line a 13x15 inch rimmed baking tray with parchment paper.
2
Whip egg whites with 4 tbsp cold water and a pinch of salt. Gradually whisk in sugar and vanilla until meringue is stiff and glossy. Whisk in egg yolks, 1 at a time. Sift flour, baking powder and cocoa powder over top. Fold in until combined. Transfer to prepared pan and bake for about 10 mins.
3
Remove sponge cake from oven and carefully invert onto a tea towel. Remove parchment paper. Use the tea towel to help roll up sponge cake from a long side. Let cool for 1 hour.
4
Whisk together heavy cream and milk. Slowly whisk in custard powder then continue whisking for 1 min, until creamy. Transfer 2-3 tbsp to a freezer bag. Unroll sponge cake and spread remaining filling over top. Cut into 8 - 1 1/2 inch slices.
5
Roll up one end of each slice to make a snail tail. Roll each slice over once on the other end to make the snail's head. Cut off a tiny piece of the corner of freezer bag with filling and pipe 2 points on the snail 'head'. Place a chocolate sprinkle on each point to make eyes. Cut little pieces of licorice laces and stick on top of snails' heads to make antennae.
6
Place sponge snails on a serving plate. Cut remaining licorice laces in 1/2 and arrange on plate as 'race tracks'.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 None eggs, separated, plus 1 extra egg yolk, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Sponge Cake Snails falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sponge Cake Snails

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